Course Information

Program Development Course

This didactic program is applicable to those interested in starting an Obstetrics and Neonatal simulation program, or for Obstetrics and Neonatal departments that currently have a simulator and are looking for more direction.

Course Objectives:

  • Introduce and review key components of team training and program development.
  • Identify what motivates simulation based training in your organization.
  • Learn how to introduce simulation based training to leadership and staff.
  • Assemble strategies to create a simulation based learning environment for training.
  • Learn how to transfer simulation experiences to clinical practice.

Course Dates:

Please call 585-275-9306

Simulation Course: Training for the Unexpected

This program is applicable to care teams* and individuals who are looking to enhance patient care outcomes through simulation skill building and team training.

Course Objectives:

  • Review current patient safety initiatives.
  • Discuss the benefits of simulation based training.
  • Introduce and reinforce team training concepts, tools and behaviors.
  • Participate in 3-4 simulation events and group debriefings.
  • Discuss tips on how to take your experience back to your institution to facilitate change and enhance patient safety.

*A care team is defined as: a minimum of 1 Physician and 3 Nurses (limit 6).

CME credit is available for Physicians and Nurses.

Course Dates for Spring 2012:

February 15, 2012
March 13, 2012
April 10, 2012
May 31, 2012

June 19, 2012

Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Please call 585-275-9306 prior to submitting a registration form in order to confirm  the date you wish to attend is available.